Bug Repellent Mason Jar Luminaries
Hi friends, thanks for stopping in. Today I’m showing you how to create beautiful Luminaries out of faux flowers and floating candles. I’ll also be showing you how to take those luminaries and turn them into bug repellent luminaries, both are super simple and take about 10 minutes! Summer equals mosquitos and boy do they love me! If an inch of my skin is not covered, they will find me and dine away on my blood which equals days and days of itching, sadly they love our kids too.
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Supplies
Mason Jars
2 slices of lemon
1 small lime sliced
2 sprigs of Lavender
10 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
10 drops of peppermint essential oil
10 drops of tea tree essential oil
10 drops of citronella essential oil
Floating Disc Candles
lemongrass, cinnamon, citronella, and oregano are also known to keep mosquitos away
Directions
Add the lemon, lime, and lavender into the mason jar and fill the jar up with water about 3/4 full. Add the drops of essential oils, top off with more water if needed, and float the candle on top.
These with the addition of certain plants will help repel the nasty bugs so you can enjoy a much more relaxing outdoor space! 
If you’re looking for essential oils to keep bugs away, I have the perfect blog post for you here!
If you are looking for more of a decorative way to illuminate the outdoors try this fun mason jar luminary.
Supplies
Mason Jar
Floating Disc Candles
Faux flowers
Directions
Simply add the faux flowers, top the mason jar off with water and add the floating candle.
So pretty! I’ve been meaning to make up some of those too. I just love your outdoor space!
Oh my gosh! What a brilliant idea! The bugs have been SO bad here this year, I cannot wait to give these a try!
I have attempted a few of you decorating ideas. I am so proud of my self now. I will continue to do so. You are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
That makes my heart happy, thank you!
Such a pretty and brilliant idea! I would love to have you come and join Centerpiece Wednesday Linky Party and share your idea with us.
https://karinskottage.com/2020/07/centerpiece-wednesday-party-time.html
Karin
Thank you so much!
These are lovely, Kirstin, and the one with the rose at the bottom of the post is so pretty, too! Pinned, and excited to be able to feature you tomorrow at TTA! Thanks for sharing! BTW, my niece has the same issues with mosquitos that you do.. this summer, she started using lavender oil on her body, and it seems to have really helped! Even lavender lotion seems to keep them at bay!
You are so sweet, thank you! They are even worse this year, I’ll have to try the lavender on my body, thanks for the tip!!! xo
This is not only a great idea, but a beautiful one as well! I have everything at home except for the citronella. I’m definitely going to try this. I hope you share this with Charming Homes and Gardens Link Party this week.
https://shiplapandshells.com/charming-homes-gardens-link-party-18/
Thank you so much Kim!
I’m assuming that the lavender should be fresh. Can I used dried if I can’t find fresh?
Hi Judi, absolutely, lavender’s fragrance is what keeps the mosquitoes away. So you could use essential oil as well. Let me know how it turns out 🙂
What a beautiful idea for outdoor lighting and insect control.
Happy Summer,
Kippi
Thank you Kippi!